Global Senior Manager, CFO Network for African Cities at C40 Cities

Responsibilities: 

• Develop a strategy and work plan for the CFO Network for African Cities, in collaboration with the City Finance Programme, Africa Regional Team, and dedicated Network staff.
• Lead and/or support delivery of engagement activities with African cities’ CFOs and partners.
• Develop and implement a strategy to engage national, regional, and global stakeholders
• Support the development of knowledge-sharing and capacity-building products and services.
• Deliver at least one in-person event annually for CFOs in collaboration with the wider team.
• Support cities to mature project ideas, including seeking project preparation support linking city CFOs with funding or finance opportunities.
• With the fundraising team, lead fundraising efforts for continuation of the Africa CFO Network.
• Scope CFO Networks in additional regions and fundraise, as appropriate, in collaboration with the Fundraising team.
• With the team, help manage the relationship with Chief Financial Officer members and their staff and identify new climate finance gaps and needs that might arise.
• Manage the relationship with consultants and technical experts that will support the Network’s mission.
• Work with the program management team, technical experts and partners to support funder engagement. 
• Assist on the ground to manage smooth delivery of major events. This will involve international travel.

Person Specification:

• Passionate about the mission of C40 and have a strong interest in helping cities overcome their sustainability challenges, particularly municipal climate finance challenges.
• Background in municipal finance and sustainable development with experience working in Africa.
• Substantial experience in fundraising and project management, including scheduling and budgeting. Managerial experience is highly desirable.
• Experience developing and maintaining partnerships within the Africa region and global arena.
• Experience working in the African region and with local government is essential.
• Experience delivering in-person and virtual events as well as general networking skills.
• International experience, particularly working across different cultures, languages, and time zones.
• Excellent analytical problem-solving and strategic thinking capabilities and attention to detail for a delivery-oriented approach. 
• Self-solve attitude to problems.
• Language Skills: English (required); preference for additional languages (French and Kiswahili are highly desirable).
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage professionally with C40 staff and cities.